Yes Modern Warfare 2 will probably be excellent, especially if you can hold your own in the frenzied multiplayer. But for me the most exciting release this winter is Borderlands. This first person shooter with role playing overtones sounds highly impressive. It combines shooting and action with an open world and lots and lots of loot. Diablo fans will be very pleased. However, Randy Pitchford of developers Gearbox is nervous about facing up to Modern Warfare 2.
When people take risks and it's not rewarded, in the case of Mirror's Edge, it's makes it harder for others to be comfortable taking risks," said Pitchford. "Yeah, I'm terrified. And [Borderlands is] an original brand, too, so it's even more risky.
I'm not sure Mirror's Edge is the best example. Interesting art design aside it was a slightly above average game at best. Borderland should – hopefully – be a lot better. Pitchford is hopeful.
There are those of us that play everything and we're begging for fresh stuff, so I'm hoping that helps," he added. "And if it's good, it'll get noticed.
What do you think then? Will Modern Warfare 2 be the only game for you this October/November? Or will the more original likes of Borderlands also get a look in?
